large booking at restaurant- how to split the bill?

Homeownertobe

Torry_Quine wrote: »

The really good friend would be the one who didn't let their friend get that drunk in the first place. If anyone I knew was in such a state I would ensure they were safe and that's it. Cant imagine it ever happening though. The comment was I'm glad not to have friends who get into such a state.

No, it wasn't. It was: "I'm glad I don't have friends like you."

There is no mistaking exactly what you meant with that nasty comment.

Homeownertobe

xXMessedUpXx wrote: »

Not really sure what relgion has to do with anything.

I've been ridiculously drunk and have friends in a similar state but i'd never go as far as putting a tampon in someone :eek:

I think you're conflating the two moments. I don't think anyone has ever though 'I've drank three bottles of wine, so I know what I'll do, I'll practise how to avoid toxic shock syndrome with my BFF' or 'Let's play a cunning game of hide the string'.

*shudder*

Feral_Moon

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

Helping someone in those ways when someone is ill is acceptable, and I'm sure for most people it goes without saying that they'd help wherever they could. I have to be honest, I'd find it hard because my retch level is seriously low. _pale_ But, I'd do it.

If someone is capeable of getting that drunk that they either lose control of their bowels and or can't wipe their own backside then they'll be left to their own devices I'm afraid. Thankfully it's something I've never had to encounter.

Exactly that^^^^

I'm the daughter of an alcoholic and even I would balk at cleaning up after them if they lost control of bodily functions, not that they ever did that I was aware of.

I also like a drink or two myself but have never yet in 30+ years even as much as wet myself/the bed no matter how drunk I've got. It takes a special kind of drunk to get in that sort of state. The most I've ever done is post crap on Internet forums whilst drunk :rotfl:

seven-day-weekend

Torry_Quine wrote: »

Staying friends with someone wouldn't happen with some one with such unacceptable behaviour such as ending in a police cell through drink

That might be the very time they need a friend. You don't have to approve of their behaviour, but you can still be a friend.


Matthew 5:43-48New International Version (NIV)

Love for Enemies
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Feral_Moon

suki1964 wrote: »

I would like also to say that just two weeks ago, a customer had too much too drink and on top of that had an epileptic fit

Not my bar, not my concern

Yet she was a female in a mess and needed help. So even though I was in socializing in different company I didn't hesitate in going in the ladies, forcing the door, getting her in recovery and cleaning her up so she wasn't embarrass when the paramedics arrived

A stranger to me really

I'm not looking a gold star, I'm just saying that sometimes you can and do go above and beyond what you really think is skanky to help some one in distress

If that makes me weird, then that's ok, I'll live with your judgement

Not weird at all I'd (hope to) do exactly as you did and help the girl no matter what the reason she found herself in such a state. You helped save her life so should be proud :A

seven-day-weekend

BarryBlue wrote: »

On the contrary, it sounds very christian. Judgemental, superior and telling people how they should live their lives. Isn't that what it's all about?;)

No actually. Just your perception of what you think it is.

Domayne

Feral_Moon wrote: »

I'm also the daughter of an alcoholic, not that she ever turned up drunk in a random persons garden. She was a highly successful business woman. God forbid anyone even knew she was a drunk until the day she ended up in hospital with major organ failure, and died, aged just 52.

I also drink more than is probably good for me at times but can say I've never fallen foul of the law in doing so. If alcohol is causing you a problem then you need to seek help.

Does anybody on this forum actually read people's posts?? Or do they just see what they want to see to suit their own agenda? Is there a badge for it somewhere that I don't know about?
After falling foul to it yourself last week with your voucher situation I'd have thought you'd know better but it's good to see you join the pack of hungry hyenas, well done *slow clap*

moneyistooshorttomention

Oh well....:(

:EasterBun

duchy

Domayne wrote: »

Does anybody on this forum actually read people's posts?? Or do they just see what they want to see to suit their own agenda? Is there a badge for it somewhere that I don't know about?
After falling foul to it yourself last week with your voucher situation I'd have thought you'd know better but it's good to see you join the pack of hungry hyenas, well done *slow clap*

They do and some read between the lines too . Most alcoholics aren't as good at concealing their issues as they think.

Domayne

duchy wrote: »

They do and some read between the lines too . Most alcoholics aren't as good at concealing their issues as they think.

I know you fancy yourself as a Miss Marple type I've seen many of your posts where you 'read between the lines' and believe me if I had a problem I'd have no troubles admitting it. I said I HARDLY DRINK ANYMORE. The last time I even had a drink was at new year so....assume what you want about me I really don't care, I was giving an example to Torry that because of some behaviour I've had IN THE PAST we would no longer be friends anymore, despite the fact that one facet of your personality doesn't sum up the whole.
I never said my mum passed out in gardens and didn't have a job either! She was hardly sleeping on park benches nursing her bottle of Jack! Although one time she did fall asleep with the chip fryer on and almost burned the kitchen down and once she stuck her head in the oven not realising it was on and set her hair on fire judge away!